PM lauds Punjab govt's steps for labourers' welfare.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the Punjab government to ensure implementation of laws relating to protection of domestic workers' rights.

Chairing a briefing regarding Punjab Labour Policy and steps taken for welfare of labourers, the prime minister appreciated the Punjab government's steps for the welfare of labourers especially domestic workers.

The prime minister was apprised that the Labour Policy has been formulated with a vision to ensure gainfully employed .The policy is based on labour rights guaranteed by the Constitution, labour laws and ILO conventions.

The prime minister was informed that a phase wise health management information system is being introduced in the hospitals under Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI).

The prime minister was apprised that allotment process in labour colonies has been streamlined under the new Allotment Policy. Applications have been sought for allotment of 1397 flats in 03 labour colonies at Multan, Warburton and Defence Road Lahore.

The prime minister was informed that an amount of Rs. 3997.6 million has been disbursed among 37860 beneficiaries as welfare grant in past 09 months. It was informed that during previous year, Rs. 1416 million were disbursed among 12519 beneficiaries in 12 months. The prime minister was informed that a proposal for enhancement of minimum wages was also under consideration by Punjab Government.

Commissioner Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) informed the Prime Minister that the entire registration process of businesses has been made online along with initiation of online payment for pensioners. Health Insurance scheme for retired secured workers was also under consideration.

It was said that a 'Loyalty Scheme' is also under consideration in Punjab for registered labourers to provide them concession at utility stores and railways.

Imran Khan was informed that PESSI has introduced an online registration process to facilitate a business. It was said that a scheme is under consideration to provide health insurance to registered retired workers.

The Prime Minister was also given a detailed briefing on...